Another Species Shafted by the Republic - How they Tried to Stop the Clone Wars

[@jasonalcatraz5817]

So, just like the Khaleesh, the Dugs were absolutely shafted by the Republic, and lost their home to invaders that the Republic decided they liked more than the natives of their worlds. It's a wonder the Dugs never turned Separatist.

[@demi-femme4821]

Grievous managed to get the aid of the Banking Clan. Had it not been for San Hill, the Kaleesh would probably have ended up like the Dug

[@tatalsaba]

I think the Gran would have stopped any separatist leanings pretty fast, likely brutally.

[@jasonalcatraz5817]

@@tatalsaba Suddenly, Sebulba ramming against that Gran in the Pod Race makes more sense why he seemed to take that one personally.

[@tatalsaba]

@@jasonalcatraz5817 My thoughts exactly.

[@MrTreefoz]

@@tatalsaba Which would probably have increased Separatist sentiment, honestly.

[@jotheunissen9274]

Let's take a moment to realise how Sebulba nearly saved the galaxy by almost killing Kid Anakin in that podrace

[@michaelandreipalon359]

That bit about the Dugs first appearing in the TPM novelization BEFORE the movie sure makes one feel weird. Honestly, who had the mind to even release those before the main product?!

[@samuelbedsole5089]

Given the history between the Dugs and Gran, it's entirely possible that Sebulba's attack on Mawhonic during the pod race was racially motivated.

[@garg4531]

That’s what my impression was

[@inquisitorgarza312]

The fact is the Galaxy is a massive place and that means that the Republic had probably hundreds of thousands of different species that make up the Republic, and make no mistake that the Republic was going to make certain people or species in a subsidized minority and were going to be ignored or used by them, because the Republic was too massive and had too many needs to help all its citizens as it should have.

[@shanenolan5625]

I think there were a million worlds or species. The senate had more than 25 thousand members or representatives. Often for a region . Padme didn't just represent naboo. But every world in that sector. For example.

[@zexalbrony4799]

So basically the whole needs of the many out waying the needs of the few, but because of how massive the Star Wars universe is the few actually number in the thousands if not hundred thousands.

[@shanenolan5625]

@zexalbrony4799 logic dictates the needs of the many are outweighed by the needs of the few or the one . ( Star Trek , the wrath of Khan. ) spock.

[@teleportedbreadfor3days]

Having a massive banner as the Republic did at its height isn’t a bad thing. The issue lies in a proper system with management that just can’t be half-ass for something so big and important. The loopholes that were never patched became the foundation of the Republic’s downfall, giving corruption the place to take root. The Sith used this to their advantage and Sidious became Emperor thanks to exploitation. If he wasn’t there, the Separatist Movement would have been resolved through talk and giving those worlds what they want instead of open warfare that bloated the desire for results over victory that were harbored in many of the Senators that made up the Republic.

[@shanenolan5625]

@teleportedbreadfor3days475 Yes, but the sith spent a thousand years in the shadows encouraging corruption. And inequalities. Making bad situations worse. Sowing division. Ect

[@violetlight1548]

I think the Dugs were inspired by the Nightstalker, a flightless, evolved bat that walks on its former wings from the 1981 speculative evolution book "After Man: A Zoology of the Future" by Dougal Dixon. Google its picture, and you'll see what I mean.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

A grotesque yet great book, that.

[@violetlight1548]

@@michaelandreipalon359 if you thought that one was grotesque, look up its sequel.

[@at1the1beginning]

In terms of their evolution, I'd argue the opposite: they were original arboreal (akin to gibbons) and gradually moved to more open terrain where throwing weapons (like spears) were more advantageous.

[@cjdragon1988]

Exactly what I was thinking. They clearly have an arboreal body plan, with dry terrain adaptations.

[@Daturtle2]

Heck yeah bout Time these guys go the appreciation they deserve

[@xcmodev1558]

Dang, never knew the Gran were so nasty, just thought they were goofy space-giraffe dudes

[@Freesavh1776]

An arrogant camel 🐪!🤣 Priceless, but on point.

[@DragonIWarrior2055]

Personally I’d love to see this channel do a video on the Togruta species. They are extremely interesting and unique from the other species in the galaxy far far away and it would be awesome to see this channel’s take on them.

[@ratatoskr5561]

They did a definitive species guide, if that's what you are looking for

[@MatthewChenault]

Say it with me, kids: “The outer rim was right to secede.”

[@AhsokaFanboy1138]

Dugs were Mid Rimmers.

[@samrizzardi2213]

Doge? I thought they were a monarchy (as shown in _Star Wars: Bounty Hunter_ )

[@mzgreenjeansapproves]

I would be interested in the Cathar. I think they're the only species not shafted by the Republic. It was the Mando'ade that did war crimes because the Cathar were badass.

[@sebastiankania7437]

Cool Video! Might I ask when you guys are doing another character analysis? I'd personally love to see a Mace Windu analysis or Count Dooku- they're both somewhat overshadowed by the other characters at times, and I'd love to see either or both of them get a bit of the same treatment you guys gave Anakin, Padme, and the Emperor!

[@indianajones4321]

Hey Geetsly’s, would you consider doing a series on the Thrawn Campaign from the EU since the Ashoka series is coming soon? I left this comment over at Generation Tech as well because I really like it when your two channels collab. Anyway thanks for reading my suggestion and have a nice day

[@michaelandreipalon359]

They better do things piecemeal first, though, especially if they start out the man's days with a subordinate of his named Maarek Stele.

[@SubManic]

Geetsly’s been on fire lately

[@sayvionwashington1939]

"The Gran didn't subjugate the Dug's of Malastare, we delivered them from poverty and primitive ways." *The Dugs had never seen such bullshit before*

[@garg4531]

I always wondered about why the Dug’s were built the way they were but I had a recent though make sense of it Suppose their ancestors were arboreal, with long, strong arms for swinging through tree branches while their feet were used to grabbing and handling food. When they evolved a terrestrial lifestyle, their arms were better built for supporting their weight while their feet were already suited for manipulation, leaving the arrangement we see today as the logical conclusion

[@theromanorder]

I would ask for my thing but you have acknowledged it so thank you

[@greatazuredragon]

Great episode, nice work.

[@AtomicRobloxProductions]

The dugs may be seen as aggressive and thuggish but honestly it feels also partially like a role they were forced into after practically everything went south. Maybe all some of them need is a hug.. support to do their own thing once again. But, mainly a hug. Dunno i2m weird lmao, I've always loved the designs of the dug race, especially Sebulba.

[@marshalllatta2073]

I love the star wars universe All the species planets everything is so cool AM so happy George Lucas Made this fantastic franchise

[@Daturtle2]

Heck yeah

[@Daturtle2]

May the force be with you

[@marshalllatta2073]

​@@Daturtle2May the force be with you as well always

[@mzgreenjeansapproves]

This person gets it! I love Star Wars!

[@silv3rbull3t59]

Could you make a Playlist with just species so it's easy to find

[@snorlaxmunch8675]

Colicoid video would be nice, even after hearing about the droid manufacturing capabilities from the clone wars era

[@LL-yt7xv]

I would love to see a video on the 'Neti' if you haven't done one yet!❤

[@zexalbrony4799]

Okay so here's my question the Dugs were allowed into the Republic and a base was set up on the planet so ships could refuel and stuff. Then the Gran invade the planet but the Republic supports the Gran, so why did they support the people invading the planet that gave them fuel? Were the Dugs overcharging the Republic for the fuel or were they just that big of jerks to work with that the Gran seemed better? Also, since you mentioned them here, how about a video on the Gran species next?

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Probably because the Gran had more leeway on the Senate and the Republic infrastructure, I guess, since the Dug were not that mean spirited back in those days. Like two sides of the same coin, you're right. A Gran video would be a nice next topic.

[@delsinlarson9160]

As the other comment mentioned they probably had more control of the infrastructure than the Dugs did but I also think a lot of dirty money was passed around and some favors called in by the Gran to get the votes they needed to get their way of things.

[@zexalbrony4799]

@@michaelandreipalon359 So I guess if they didn't support the Gran, regardless whether or not the price of fuel would increase or decrease under their leadership, they would lose access to other valuable resources probably worth more than the fuel. Yeah. I'd like to know more about the species as the only named one I even know of is the one who was Senator in Episode 2, Ask Aak, a well know Palpatine kiss-up.

[@zexalbrony4799]

@@delsinlarson9160 Yeah, those probably were also factors. As great as democracy is, especially compared to other terrible forms of government like the Empire, that's one of its major problems. Because everyone has a vote or voice, many people can band together for various reasons, some because they are loyal and friends with other Senators and just want to be good and loyal by supporting them, others because they are returning a favor either to get out of debt or because they are honorable and always return the favor, or some just vote on it because there neutral in all this and just voted for what they think wold benefit them the best. I can at least partially respect the loyal and honorable ones, the others not so much.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

@@zexalbrony4799 Galactic strongman politics in a slight nutshell. Still a strange name even for SW standards, that.

[@robertagu5533]

An Lucas said.. "Let there be Plot!! An it was so... An he saw that it was good..."

[@quantemwensday]

dugs!? I thought they were called drugs

[@aster4jaden]

There are so many interesting Species in Star Wars.

[@tereninsecundus6084]

It would be rather lovely to get a video on the Arkanians, and specifically their off-shoot species and 'hybrid' creations, given they were masters of gene-manipulation much like the Kaminoans and their cloning skills.

[@Whoopu2]

Imagine getting subjugated by a bunch of 3 eyed cows.

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

The dugs never had it easy.

[@Basilisk2077]

All hail the Doge!

[@danicalifornia505]

So where there many Dugs who became Sith or Jedi?

[@NasTalkz]

GOOD! I hate the Dugs because of Sebulba. One bad apple spoils the whole bunch!

[@sael34]

The coolest alien in the SW for me is the Pykes. The design is so cool. But sadly there's very little knowledge about their culture etc. and more about the spice trade

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Dig Dug.

[@goldeagle6431]

The Senate was the last individual to stop the Clone Wars.

[@volterkeg]

When you skip leg day for generations:

[@lewispatton6550]

How topical. Just watched Phantom Menace with some friends while talking about meta knowledge of the films.

[@Jormungandr633]

I think it’s just because of their breeding habits

[@patrickhannon4217]

Unrelated to the video, is it a copyright thing to mispronounce planets? Generation Tech does it, Geetsly does it on occasion, I'm boycotting or having a go, it's just bugging me to the point that I need to know 😅🤣

[@BleachFan9891]

Seriously though, what species wasn’t shafted by the Republic?

[@zanemartin6699]

Humans. That’s really it

[@nicholasfarrell5981]

Hutts.

[@duncanself5111]

"poo-doo!"

[@glennmoore6968]

Gand not Grand.

[@CameronKiesser]

This isn't Geetsly!

[@alexanderrimmer2801]

What happened to the person narrating before ?

[@andersonjulioborsatto1253]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@DarthVages]

👍

[@westrim]

They Dug too deep.

[@sargeyoukai6860]

Afther watching this video and knowing once again the Republic failed to protect another minority species, im still beliving that it's not necessary at all or even worth it.

[@brokenbridge6316]

Given how they behave sometimes it's hard to feel sorry for the Dug's.

[@adfdasdfadfadsfareae]

Malastare, not MalaSTAR. Stop mispronouncing proper names. Would you call a guy named Juan "Joo-ann"? Ffs.

[@justiceriser8970]

The dugs are bullies Don t tell it to the woke they probably send the dugs to therapy and try to change the species 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nicholasfarrell5981]

When you have no life outside of your politics.